Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, November 07, 2002
by Team Compendium

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master_trainer_pat says, "Good afternoon Trainers and professors alike!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Boa noite to my fiends in Brazil!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Today we have DarkMT Mike in the house..."
master_trainer_pat says, "he has managed to ...procure...some hot info about the upcoming Aquapolis set and..."
master_trainer_pat smirks.
master_trainer_pat says, "who knows what else??"
darkmt_mike says, "Hey all I have wrangled some info out of the Brand Team about Aquapolis!"
master_trainer_pat grins evilly.
darkmt_mike says, "First there are 186 cards in the set!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Whaddaya got?"
master_trainer_pat says, "wow...killer!"
darkmt_mike says, "3 new Energies in the set!"
master_trainer_pat says, "that would make it the biggest single set we've ever done."
darkmt_mike says, "Boost"
master_trainer_pat says, "3 new ones!"
darkmt_mike says, "Crystal"
darkmt_mike says, "and...Warp!"
master_trainer_pat says, "What do they do?"
darkmt_mike says, "Warp Energy - colorless energy and a Switch all in one."
master_trainer_pat says, "What about boost?"
darkmt_mike says, "I can only reveal one Pat!"
darkmt_mike smiles.
darkmt_mike smirks.
master_trainer_pat says, "nitroooo booostt!"
master_trainer_pat says, "darn!"
darkmt_mike says, "Some more later."
master_trainer_pat says, "What types of Pokemon in the set?"
darkmt_mike says, "All your old favorites!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Is there a good selection of trainers and supporters?"
darkmt_mike says, "Yup! Pretty good..."
darkmt_mike says, "..or some good and some bad. The usual mix!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Ok, that's fair."
darkmt_mike says, "I have an additional announcement for our European friends...."
darkmt_mike says, "Aquapolis will be released there without the difficulties we had with Expedition!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #294 from spanky69:So anything new on The Gym Challenges or Battlezone?
darkmt_mike says, "The Posters look Cool!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I finally saw the first but, MT MIke made me promise not to let anything out until he gets back from Pro Tour Houston."
master_trainer_pat says, "We're still waiting for info on the Stadiums and Gyms."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #295 from jpdevilliers80:When, do you think or can you say, will Aquopolis be released? This year still?
darkmt_mike says, "I can say that it will be either late december or January."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #296 from marril2000:any info on the aquapolis booster packs (such as the card scheme in expedition, 8 and then that crazy refractor holo)?
master_trainer_pat says, "It is the same scheme for the boosters and the box topper cards."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #297 from jpdevilliers80:As to the Europe Release - is it the same for South Africa?
darkmt_mike says, "I can't say for sure. If it was on Europes schedule then possibly. Sorry can't be more helpful therer."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #298 from marril2000:has art guy dave changed the challenge series logos for 2003 or will they be staying the same?
master_trainer_pat says, "Don't know. Sorry."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #299 from yoshi1001:I just wanted to thank you guys for the box of cards I got from the Uncon trivia contest. I got tons of cool cards!
master_trainer_pat says, "Congrats...Yoshi"
darkmt_mike says, "Your welcome, and congratulations. It was a cool contest!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #300 from michel1be:I have seen on the screen 'I have an andditional announcement for my european friends ...' and I've been disconnected ! Could you repeat it ? Thanks
darkmt_mike says, "I said Michel that we will commence the spankings immediately!"
darkmt_mike says, "No I said that Aquapolis will not have the same distribution issues that Expedition had for Europe."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #301 from jpdevilliers80:re question #297: We still do not have Expidition yet
master_trainer_pat says, "Are you sure? It has been sent already."
master_trainer_pat says, "You may just be having trouble finding it."
master_trainer_pat says, "What else have you managed to dig up there Dark One?"
darkmt_mike says, "I got some more but I'll wait a while."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #302 from skywolf9653:Is there any way that I can coordinate with the European Offices, to get a more updated "League Location" listed for the ENITRE European region?
master_trainer_pat says, "Have you tried contacting them?"
master_trainer_pat says, "They would be the ones to contact about their region."
master_trainer_pat says, "We don't want to go and step on any toes."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #304 from skywolf9653:Any word on when BZ information, is going to be posted on the website?
master_trainer_pat says, "Do you mean list of locations?"
master_trainer_pat says, "We need to get the kits out first and we are planning to let you know here first when we have the ok to release the info."
darkmt_mike says, "I read that. I'm glad it went well."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #305 from michel1be:Great news about Aquapolis ! I've been to Lucca - Italy last week end. Just want to say that the Gym Challenge was great. Barbara (WotC Italy) has made a wonderful job there.
darkmt_mike says, "Oops! Put my last post here!"
darkmt_mike says, "I want to work in Italy!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yea, can we help out with the next tournament there?"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #307 from chrisbo:Can I use Bill's Maintenance if it is the only card in my hand? In other words, do I have to be able to shuffle a card into my hand in order to use it?
darkmt_mike says, "Nope."
master_trainer_pat says, "If you can't put a card into your deck then you don't get to draw three."
master_trainer_pat says, "You could play it, but you won't get to draw if you don't have a card to shuffle into your deck."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #308 from skywolf9653:Correct, I do mean a list of locations. Many areas in Europe, have leagues, but they are not listed on the webpage for Europe.
master_trainer_pat says, "It will be posted when it is ready."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #309 from steel_claw:For Neo4 counterattack claws, do you have to discard it no matter what you flip, or only if you do damage? it's kinda vague ty
master_trainer_pat says, "We'll run it by the rules team, but we think it will work similar to the other 'if you flip X cards... '"
master_trainer_pat says, "you wouldn't have to discard it unless it succeeded in damaging the opposing PokmePoke"
master_trainer_pat says, "Pokemon"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #310 from marril2000:hmm... if way back when, in an Akimbo! article by mtm, he created a druthers card called Unstable Stadium, which there can only be a total of 1000 lbs on the playing field... how would this work with card-e with the cards without printed stats :P
darkmt_mike says, "Use their prior weights except on Tuesday when you use their prior prior weights."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #311 from michel1be:MT's are always welcome in Europe !!!
darkmt_mike says, "Thanks! We like going there."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #306 from chrisbo:If I place a Metal Energy on Expedition Tyranitaur with "Dark Aura", does it still retain its special properties (-10 damage)?
master_trainer_pat says, "Once again...rules team. I think that it would still retain the qualities of the Metal energy"
darkmt_mike says, "I don't."
master_trainer_pat says, "So there."
master_trainer_pat says, "We don't have a tie breaker"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #312 from skywolf9653:Can you clairify the new "Bench" ruling again MT's please? I am still a bit confused on that.
master_trainer_pat says, "Do you mean Strength Charm?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #313 from steel_claw:do you plan on having the same or similar rare distribution in Aquapolis as Epedition? I hope so the chances of getting 3 rares in a pack are pretty sweet =)
master_trainer_pat says, "Try back later"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #314 from skywolf9653:Is there any new news on the GC's as of yet, or is that still in the works?
darkmt_mike says, "Still in the works."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #315 from steel_claw:in Team battle, if I use cards that increase damage per the number of pokemon on my bench, can I use my teammate's number if it is higher? like E Chancey
master_trainer_pat says, "That will work with E Chancey, but it depends on the wording of each card like that"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #316 from skywolf9653:You had stated that Acquopolis has three new energy types, can you elaborate on that a bit more?
darkmt_mike says, "Many Bothans died for that information...it's all I got!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #317 from steel_claw:have plans moved forward any reguarding the WotC set and Vendings?
darkmt_mike says, "Well I see plans within plans!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #318 from steel_claw:will you ever plan on printing 1st edition cards in any sets in the future? or is that all over with?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, we will not be doing first edition for Pokemon anymore"
darkmt_mike says, "Elvis has left the building!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #319 from skywolf9653:Are you folks pleased with the introduction of Supporter cards into the game? Does it add the sense of balance that you were hoping to achieve by introducing a new mechanic into the game?
master_trainer_pat says, "We were not directly responsible for this new mechanic."
darkmt_mike says, "Personally I like the idea. Some are pretty good...but some are...not."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #320 from yoshi1001:Re: 309 "Q. If you flip a tails for Counterattack Claws, does it still get discarded? A. Yes, you do discard it. (Feb 28, 2002 WotC Chat, Q403 & Q430 & Q491)"
master_trainer_pat says, "We know what the old ruling is."
master_trainer_pat says, "But in light of the recent reversals on like worded cards we think it deserves a second look."
master_trainer_pat says, "Don't you think Counterattack Claws would thank us for it."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #322 from soslowpoke:Feh...can you repeat the Aquapolis info? Chrisbo's being mean and no one is telling me :(
darkmt_mike says, "I thought you already new all that Poke?"
darkmt_mike smirks.
darkmt_mike grins evilly.
darkmt_mike laughs hysterically.
darkmt_mike says, "186/3 new Energies."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #323 from skywolf9653:RE: Q312: Yes, strength charm, is what I meant. I couldn't remember the card.

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #325 from pokesensei:Hey Pat,Where is Master_Trainer Gameboy? :)
master_trainer_pat says, "Skywolf, you told me you were here last week!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Where I was overruled about Strength Charm by a GameBoy Advance."
darkmt_mike smirks.
master_trainer_pat says, "Which apparently says that it doesn't increase damage to benched Pokemon"
master_trainer_pat says, "Man, that card is lame!"
darkmt_mike says, "Makes it worthless. Oh well!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #324 from chrisbo:Re Q321 However, if you guys decide to change your mind... (SMILE!!)
darkmt_mike says, "I wish."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #328 from chrisbo:Re Q316 Gosh, you guys really need to get more Bothans. (GRIN)

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #326 from steel_claw:when you attach a metal to a pokemon with 10 HP left, and your opponent has a Dark Amphy, does Amphy KO the pokemon first, or does metal protect it from the 10 damage?
darkmt_mike says, "LOL. Yup we just can't seem to recruit enough of them!"
master_trainer_pat says, "The Metal Energy is on in enough time to save the Pokemon. Remember the Energy must be attaached for Conductivity to do damage"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #327 from wizo_pokemom:There have been some posts from upset -18 y/o Professors regarding the Delegate program; could you clarifly the reasons why -18s cannot be part of this, please? ty
darkmt_mike says, "legal reasons."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #329 from soslowpoke:What do you do with all those dead bothans anyway? O_o
master_trainer_pat says, "I wish someone would move them outside"
master_trainer_pat shakes her/his head.
darkmt_mike says, "wizo...it is because we there are legal issues with putting that age group in the field."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #330 from soslowpoke:Will there be any more Harry Potter Expansions or is the Chamber of Secrets the last one?
master_trainer_pat says, "As far as we know there are more expansions that have been finished"
darkmt_mike says, "More Aquapolis news was just ferreted out by Gengar!"
darkmt_mike says, "Two PCD's!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't know about release dates though."
darkmt_mike says, "Abyss!"
darkmt_mike says, "Rock Garden!"
darkmt_mike says, "Abyss is Fire/Water"
darkmt_mike says, "Garden is Fighting/Grass"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #331 from skywolf9653:What are PCD's?
darkmt_mike says, "Post Concoted Decisions."
darkmt_mike says, "No...er Pre Constructed Decks."
master_trainer_pat says, "PeanutbutterCardDefense"
darkmt_mike says, "Yup!"
darkmt_mike nods solemnly.

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #332 from skywolf9653:Figured it out, NM!
darkmt_mike says, "Excellent!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Bingo!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #333 from soslowpoke:So even though i'm 15...If i put my name down as the Gym Leader for the store i do battlezone at next year, i'll get the holiday kit, polo shirt, and professor promo just like the delegates get?
darkmt_mike says, "Question for MTM. I'm not programed to respond in that area!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #334 from pokesensei:Hmmm,since wotC is "sending us out in the field...I want benefits..a Dental plan,401k plan,etc.. :-)
darkmt_mike says, "You get nothing!"
darkmt_mike says, "Especially you Sensei!"
master_trainer_pat says, "We're gonna set you up with PCD."
darkmt_mike smiles.
darkmt_mike says, "So Pat want to guess what the next set's name is?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, I'd like to guess...Farfegnugen!"
darkmt_mike says, "Nope!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Wayt off, huh?"
darkmt_mike says, "Anyone else?"
darkmt_mike says, "Yup...it starts with a S"
master_trainer_pat says, "Sasquatch"
darkmt_mike says, "Nope!"
darkmt_mike says, "It has to do with the air."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #335 from marril2000:since i have not qualified for the delegate program this time around, what is the current projected month for the second run of the delegate program?
darkmt_mike says, "Another one for the absent MTM."
darkmt_mike says, "With me you get Gengar secret info with him you get stuffy facts!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Sorry, I sneezed and went offline..."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #336 from purity1:sensei'd pcd....Please Cut Demands?
master_trainer_pat laughs hysterically.
darkmt_mike says, "LOLOLOLOOLOL"
darkmt_mike laughs hysterically.

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #337 from pokesensei:You guys are so eevil!!.....but so am I...

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #338 from steel_claw:whats th enew polo shirt look like?
master_trainer_pat says, "You know what polo player's wear?"
darkmt_mike says, "Well it is like er....a polo shirt with this nice color...er Red, green?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Like that"
master_trainer_pat says, "Blue"
master_trainer_pat says, "maybe not."
darkmt_mike says, "I have seen them but can't remember!"
master_trainer_pat says, "It's sharp though"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #339 from skywolf9653:For MP's that want to get the word out about BZ, I thought that I had heard, that we'd be given a "script" of some some sort. Can you elaborate on that?
darkmt_mike says, "Yes."
darkmt_mike says, "It will say Hey! This is Great! Do it!"
master_trainer_pat says, "A script is what you get when you are acting or something, right?"
darkmt_mike says, "Our script writers were off that day."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #340 from purity1:stratosphere?
darkmt_mike says, "I'm sure MTM will write something good."
darkmt_mike says, "Nope. Good guess!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Hey, MT D Rock says hi!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #342 from soslowpoke:Could the next set be called... "Skyopolis" ?
darkmt_mike says, "No! Taht is silly....hmmm..note to self name set after Skyopolis!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #343 from yoshi1001:Persnickity Conniving Dinosaur ;)
master_trainer_pat says, "Pacadyrm's Can't Draw?"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #344 from marril2000:what do you think would be a good strategy to get a store intrested in possibly running the upcomming battlezone more than once every 12 or so weeks (thats the current issue with the league... or was the issue :/ )
darkmt_mike says, "You need to appeal to the business side. If they think it will bring them traffic and sales they will be..."
darkmt_mike says, "...more inclined to support it."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #345 from soslowpoke:Do you enjoy doing Geometric Proofs?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, but I'm trying to quit...I've already tried the Patch"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #346 from pokesensei:BDS says "Stratosphere"?
darkmt_mike says, "BDS is Wrong! good name though!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #347 from supper14:how many different types of energy should i use in a deck
darkmt_mike says, "One. On the rare occasion two. Special Energies like Darkness and Metal."
darkmt_mike says, "Otherwise two color decks get wonky!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Less than 9, for sure."
darkmt_mike says, "I have seen some thatw ork well."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #351 from skywolf9653:Suicune!!!! Because I know how you guy just LOVE Suicune! (Evil grin)
darkmt_mike says, "Yah...he's our Hero!"
darkmt_mike shakes his head.

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #352 from daytongl:Prudent Coherant Denyability?
master_trainer_pat says, "That sounds like a Tom Clancy novel...yipes!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #353 from bigdaddysnorlax:The new set must be called "Smog" then. ;)
darkmt_mike says, "Nope."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #355 from lizardotc:Smog... Stench... Sunset...
darkmt_mike says, "Stench?"
darkmt_mike says, "Nope."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #356 from pokesensei:Skyscraper? ;)
darkmt_mike says, "Nope...but Sky is in the name."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #357 from marril2000:hmm... what would the word or catch Catch Phrase of the Day?
darkmt_mike says, "PCD"
master_trainer_pat says, "PCD."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #358 from puritys_echidna:heeeeeey.... bds stole that name from PURE! she said stratosphere FIRST!
darkmt_mike says, "Yup they both thought of it they must be genuiseseses."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #360 from daytongl:Snuffleupagus?
master_trainer_pat says, "What does that have to do with the air?"
master_trainer_pat says, "It's funny though."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #359 from supper14:is darkmt dark master trainer
darkmt_mike says, "Er...yeah I guess."
master_trainer_pat says, "What is it!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Fer cryin out loud"
darkmt_mike says, "Okay...it's..."
darkmt_mike says, "Skyridge"
master_trainer_pat says, "Skyridge...is that the best we could do!"
master_trainer_pat says, "No, that's ok...I guess."
master_trainer_pat says, "maybe it'll grow on me."
darkmt_mike says, "You would not believe all the names that are copy written!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #368 from pokesensei:You gotta be kidding me...0-o ;-)
darkmt_mike says, "Nope!"
darkmt_mike says, "LOL"
master_trainer_pat says, "My eyes did that too!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #370 from calathon:Skyridge? Sounds like a 50's TV show
master_trainer_pat says, "The set is in black and White!"
darkmt_mike says, "Yup! Ilike it! I really reaally do!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #369 from supper14:what is the best kind of energy deck or does it depend on the cards you have
darkmt_mike says, "I like Energy decks with Energy. I'm partial to Psychic."
master_trainer_pat says, "Sorry, gang I gotts split! We're super busy!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #374 from bigdaddysnorlax:Can we just call it "Set after Aquapolis"?
darkmt_mike says, "Nope!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Bye"
darkmt_mike says, "Bye Pat.!"
darkmt_mike says, "I'll stick around a while."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #375 from pokesensei:Will the new PCD`s from Skyridge have those new energies?
darkmt_mike says, "Can't say."
darkmt_mike says, "Just try and get Stratosphere for a name. Never do it. Copywritten all over the place!"
darkmt_mike smirks.

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #376 from puritys_echidna:skyridge? O_o it sounds like something a colorado yuppie would name their kid....

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #377 from bigdaddysnorlax:Did the MTs have a hand in designing the PCDs for Skyridge?
darkmt_mike says, "I think MTM did. So you can blame him!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #379 from puritys_echidna:you can't honestly tell me that you chose SKYRIDGE because SKYOPLOIS was taken.....
darkmt_mike says, "Well....maybe!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #378 from jpdevilliers80:Will the Crystal Pokemon appear in Aquapolis or do we have to wait for Skyridge? Crystal Charizard looks amazing (Ecard 5 - Japan)
darkmt_mike says, "Can't say."
darkmt_mike says, "61 cards in the PCD's like last time."
darkmt_mike says, "Well that about wraps it up."
darkmt_mike says, "If you have any questions or comments on my articles on Expedition you are welcome to...."
darkmt_mike says, "...e-mail them to [email protected] I will try and answer as many as I can."
darkmt_mike says, "Take it easy everyone!"